Job Description

Join the team at Dahlonega's premier boutique hotel and fine dining destination. Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, The Mountain Top Lodge is where guests come to slow down, celebrate, and feel at home. With sixteen thoughtfully designed rooms, forest views, and cozy common spaces, the Lodge offers a retreat wrapped in comfort and charm. On-site, you'll find Wit & Wisdom, our signature five-course supper club, and The Welcome Bar, where lattes, cocktails, and connection flow with ease.

We're seeking a creative, skilled, and values-driven Chef to join our culinary team and bring the Wit & Wisdom dining experience to life. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative kitchen environment, loves telling stories through food, and takes pride in the art of hospitality. You'll craft elevated, seasonal dishes that reflect the beauty of the mountains and the warmth of our Lodge, while working alongside a passionate team that values excellence and heart in every detail.

What You'll Do

Lead and support the execution of our five-course prix fixe dining experience at Wit & Wisdom, collaborating closely with our talented kitchen team Partner with existing chefs to refine and elevate menus, seasonal ingredients, and presentation Bring your creativity, consistency, and expertise to help us grow and strengthen our culinary program Maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and cleanliness throughout all kitchen operations Assist with kitchen prep, inventory, and setup for additional Lodge dining and private events Foster a spirit of teamwork, learning, and shared excellence--jumping in wherever needed with a "Whatever It Takes" mindset
Who You Are

Experienced in fine dining or elevated culinary environments Passionate about creating memorable guest experiences through food Organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure Flexible and team-focused--ready to jump in wherever needed Dependable, with strong communication and time management skills
This Role Is for You If

You see food as both art and connection You take pride in excellence--from mise en place to the final course You want to be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and joy in the kitchen You're inspired by seasonal ingredients and storytelling through cuisine
Our Core Principles

At The Mountain Top Lodge, we live by these guiding values:

Addicted to Excellence Enthusiastic Hospitality Whatever It Takes Attitude Extreme Ownership Celebrate Our Experience Protect the Fort
If these resonate, you'll feel right at home here. Join us Today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Application Question(s):

Tell us why this role gets you excited and how your unique talents will help us keep the magic alive at The Mountain Top Lodge. Paint us a picture of what hospitality means to you. How do you see it influencing your work in the kitchen? Submit a prix fixe four-course menu that you would propose for a special evening at our lodge. Please include descriptions of each course and explain why they fit the ambiance and standards of The Mountain Top Lodge. What else should we know about you?
Ability to Commute:

Dahlonega, GA 30533 (Required)
Work Location: In person